09/15/11 10:50 AM
OATH OF OFFICE - Representative-Elect Mark Amodei, Second District, State of Nevada and Representative-Elect Bob Turner, Ninth District, State of New York, presented themselves in the well of the House for the purpose of taking the Oath of Office which was administered by the Speaker of the House.
09/15/11 10:50 AM
H. Res. 372:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2587) to prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance
09/15/11 10:46 AM
The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a scanned copy of a letter received from Mr. Robert Brehm and Mr. Todd Valentine, Co-Executive Directors, New York State Board of Elections, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held September 13, 2011, the Honorable Bob Turner was elected Representative to Congress for the Ninth Congressional District, State of New York.
09/15/11 10:46 AM
H. Res. 372:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2587) to prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance
09/15/11 10:45 AM
H. Res. 372:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2587) to prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 177 (Roll no. 707).
09/15/11 10:45 AM
The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a scanned copy of a letter received from Mr. Scott Gilles, Deputy Secretary of Elections, on behalf of Nevada Secretary of State, the Honorable Ross Miller, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held September 13, 2011, the Honorable Mark E. Amodei was elected Representative to Congress for the Second Congressional District, State of Nevada.
09/15/11 9:18 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 372.
09/15/11 9:16 AM
Considered as privileged matter.
09/15/11 9:02 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Scott of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
09/15/11 9:00 AM
Today's prayer was offered by Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Bishop of Springfield, Illinois.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
